About the position
The Accounting Technician performs a variety of complex and technical financial accounting duties that require a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and functions, as well as applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. This role involves the preparation, review, and processing of budget and accounting projects and/or investments as assigned. The technician interprets, applies, and explains pertinent policies, regulations, and rules while maintaining related records. This position is classified as a journey-level accounting technical class, meaning the employee is expected to perform the full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance as unique situations arise. Employees at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit and receive general supervision from an assigned supervisor or manager. Additionally, positions in this class may exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff. Essential functions of the role include performing specialized technical and highly detailed work in the preparation, reviewing, and processing of financial and/or investment records and other related documents. The technician assists in providing instruction to other department employees regarding specialized procedures and requirements and provides related software training to staff as necessary. The role also involves reviewing various documents and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies, laws, and other regulations. The technician compiles, researches, and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to their area of assignment, calculates and reconciles special assessments, and provides information to City employees and others that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, laws, rules, and procedures. The technician is responsible for organizing and maintaining various files, preparing reports, forms, and other financial documents, monitoring and reconciling a variety of accounts, reviewing and reconciling bank statements, processing and overseeing billing statements, and coordinating billing processes with other departments. They also set up and monitor accounting ledgers, review and correct project accounting time sheets and error reports, adjust journal entries to properly record financial transactions, and ensure data integrity of ledger-related reports. Furthermore, the technician maintains City investment and debt service portfolios, including receipts and statements, broker confirmations, account analysis statements, and interest payments. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using good principles of customer service is also a key aspect of this role.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized technical and highly detailed work in the preparation, reviewing, and processing of financial and/or investment records and other related documents.
- Assist in providing instruction to other department employees regarding specialized procedures and requirements.
- Provide related software training to staff as necessary.
- Review various documents and reports related to area of assignment for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies, laws, and other regulations.
- Compile, research, and prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to area of assignment.
- Calculate and reconcile special assessments.
- Provide information to City employees and others that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, laws, rules, and procedures related to area of assignment.
- Organize and maintain various files.
- Organize and prepare reports, forms, and other financial documents related to area of assignment.
- Monitor, review, and reconcile a variety of accounts.
- Review and reconcile bank statements.
- Process and oversee billing statements.
- Coordinate billing processes with other departments.
- Set up and monitor accounting ledgers related to area of assignment.
- Review and correct project accounting time sheets and error reports.
- Adjust journal entries to properly record financial transactions.
- Ensure data integrity of ledger-related reports.
- Maintain City investment and debt service portfolios including receipts and statements, broker confirmations, account analysis statements, and interest payments.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using good principles of customer service.
Requirements
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of financial accounting and/or investing.
- Knowledge of record keeping requirements, rules, and regulations related to area of assignment.
- Knowledge of reporting laws and requirements of various state and federal agencies, insurance, investment, and financial firms.
- Knowledge of basic business data processing principles and applications.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
- Knowledge of business mathematics.
- Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to use independent judgment in the exercise of daily responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines.
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Ability to perform independent research in carrying out administrative and technical duties.
- Ability to perform complex and specialized financial and/or investment technical work related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of City accounting and/or investment projects.
- Ability to perform computational tasks and other technical functions with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to compile and reconcile numerical and financial data.
- Ability to develop and implement various data collection, reporting, and filing systems.
- Ability to review forms and reports for mathematical and accounting accuracy.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to obtain information through interview.
- Ability to handle multiple project assignments.
- Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with advanced accounting software.
- Knowledge of investment portfolio management.
- Familiarity with municipal finance regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan (401k).
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Professional development opportunities.
